Larry Mabee, the son of legendary horse breeders John and Betty Mabee of Golden Eagle Farm, died Sunday at his home in Rancho Santa Fe.

Mabee, 69, lost his battle with prostate cancer. He died at his home with his family at his side. Family members included his wife, Christine Mabee, and son, John, and daughters, Laura and Melissa, and golden retriever, Angel.

Mabee was part of a horse breeding operation that once was the most productive in California and one of the top ones in the U.S.

No public service is planned, but there will be a private service for immediate family members in the near future.

At one time, Golden Eagle Farm had 800 racehorses on the Ramona property and produced hundreds of stake winners. It has been reduced to around 50 horses in recent years.

There is no word on what will happen to Golden Eagle Farm, but speculation is that it will remain operating at its current capacity.